⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II (America's Cup - San Diego)
Isle of Man • ⅕ Crown • Gold (.9999) • 1992
- Denomination
- ⅕ Crown
- Issuer
- Isle of Man
- Struck
- 1992
- Composition
- Gold (.9999)
- Currency
- Crown
- Weight
- 6.22 g
- Diameter
- 22 mm
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Where it came from
The 1992 Isle of Man 1/5 Crown was minted to commemorate the America's Cup, the oldest trophy in international sport, which took place in San Diego that year. The Isle of Man frequently issued legal tender coins celebrating international nautical events and sporting milestones during this period, serving both as commemorative pieces for collectors and as a means of generating revenue through numismatic interest.
The design reflects the nautical heritage of the America's Cup, featuring detailed depictions of the competing yachts synonymous with the race's history. Produced by the Pobjoy Mint, which held the contract for the Isle of Man's coinage, the coin adheres to the high relief and precision standards associated with the mint's commemorative series. It was received by the numismatic community as a thematic collectible rather than a circulated currency, aimed specifically at maritime history enthusiasts and coin collectors.
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